Yummy vegetable soup. This makes a large quantity of soup for several meals and/or freezing.. I like to make this and eat it throughout the week for lunches and snacks. Also, there is always plenty to share with a friend's/neighbor's family.Submitted by THEBOONES1

A hearty salad made with wheat berries, this is a fantastic pot-luck contribution. You'll find wheat berries in the bulk food section of Whole Foods; substitute pearled barley or farro (an Italian grain similar in texture) if you'd like.

A cold-weather version of the summer favorite, Panzanella (typically made with day-old bread, tomato, cucumber and a light oil-and-vinegar dressing). This winter version features butternut squash, spinach, raisin bread and an apple cider vinaigrette.